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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt Xhbtns Receptions Oct 2010-Jul 2011CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: DATE: Recommendation APPROVAL OF EXEMPTIONS FROM MUNICIPAL CODES 9.58.010 AND 9.58.020 IN CONNECTION WITH RECEPTIONS FOR ART EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY BETWEEN OCTOBER 2010 AND JULY 2011 DEBORAH L. SCHWARTZ, PUBLIC ART COORDINATOR September 9, 2010 By Minute Motion, approve exemptions from Municipal Codes 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 in connection with the opening receptions for art exhibitions to be held in the Palm Desert Community Gallery between October 2010 and July 2011. The tentative dates for these receptions are October 18, 2010 (Jeffrey Kirby, Ben Jasper, and Al Savlowitz), January 10, 2011 (Judy Nemer Sklar and Renee Rauso), and May 23, 2011 (Jayel Aherm). Executive Summary The City of Palm Desert's Community Gallery was established to showcase unique artworks by local individuals and organizations. With each new Community Gallery exhibition, the Public Art Division hosts a public reception for the featured artist(s). In order to serve wine on City -owned property, the City Council must grant exemptions from Municipal Codes 9.58.010 and 9.58.020. The entire 2010/2011 Community Gallery season of exhibitions is being submitted for approval in one staff report. Events are usually an hour and a half in length with food and wine served throughout. Staff recommends that the City Council approves the exemptions from Municipal Codes 9.58.010 and 9.58.020. Staff Report Community Gallery Receptions September 9, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Analysis Funds are available in Account Number 436-4650-454-3125. No General fund money will be expended. Submitted by: Deborah L. Public Art C Pig`- ii, Paul e%' is.r Cectbr of Finance wartz rdi•�{ Approval: n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED i)"1'Ill;ll MEETING DATE AYFS• �e/iso,// Fe/ j / I, S)j 9e1 117,erfy NOES: M ;;n i_ ABSENT: / - ABSTAIN. N VERIFIED BY• 6)//-1 Jr� Original on File with City Clerk's Office Department Head: Lauri Aylaian Director of Community Development